by Nicolette Manzi
The greatest singers of music have already had their day under the stars and it is now time for the next big industry of pop culture to have their time in the sun. The Oscars host the biggest night for movies, allowing for every actor and actress to have their moment in the spotlight. The Oscars aired last Sunday night, which marked the 86th Academy Awards. This memorable event was filled with gorgeous gowns and great movies. With the host being the hilarious Ellen DeGeneres, the night was sure to be a hit right from the start.
The night began with the infamous Red Carpet event, with every actor and actress dressed to the nines. There was the splash of red from Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams in a flowing navy dress and Matthew McConaughey looking damper in a white suit. The stars were ready for a stunning night.
To begin, the nominees for best picture were filled with creditable movies and the battle to win best picture were sure to be tough. The best picture nominees were American Hustle, Captain Philips, Dallas Buyer Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, 12 Years a Slave, and The Wolf of Wall Street. 12 Years a Slave won best picture.
DeGeneres started the night off with her typically infectious humor. Throughout the night she walked through the crowd interacting with the audience. She even gave Bradley Cooper lottery tickets and ordered pizza for everyone in the audience. DeGeneres’s efforts to involve the crowd made this year’s Oscars truly unique.
The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role also consisted of many talented actors who have been known for their movies over the years. Christian Bale, Bruce Nern, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Matthew McConaughey were all nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role. McConaughey won Best Actor in a leading role.
The women in the category for Best Actress in a Leading Role were also widespread and talented. Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench and Meryl Streep were all nominees for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Blanchett won Best Actress in a Leading Role.
The Academy Awards recognizes not only main actors and actresses but supporting roles as well. A few notable names on the list were Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Jonah Hill. Jared Leto from Dallas Buyer Club won Best Supporting Actor and Lupita Nyong'o from 12 years a Slave won Best Supporting Actress.
Now, many people may wonder how certain movies get nominated and picked to win an Oscar. Well, the people who nominated these movies are not some random people on the streets, but members of the Academy. These members have to watch movies produced for the year and nominated which ones they think are the best.
The nomination process is based on more than just a movie being good, but an intense list that credits the movie artistic merits and the technicality of the film. Once all the votes are in the nominees are listed and the Academy ultimately decides who wins the Oscar. With everything considered, winning an Oscar is very hard to do, due to the fact that the people on the Academy truly know what it takes to make a flawless movie.
Now, the Oscars isn’t just blockbuster movies and A-list actors but also many other things such as Best Animated Feature, Best Costume Design, Best Directing, and Best Foreign Language Film.
The diversity and range of talent awarded at the Oscars is truly outstanding. The categories that range from talented actors and actresses to the unique process behind the Oscars, all contribute to making the Oscars one of the most unique nights in Hollywood.
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